Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa were moved into the headlining spot, after the original main event for UFC Fight Island 8 was cancelled, and a new poster reflecting that fact is out.

Chiesa versus Magny

Originally, UFC Fight Island 8 was set to feature Leon Edwards taking on Khamzat Chimaev. But, the latter is still dealing with complications stemming from COVID-19 and recently had to withdraw.

Magny (24-7) will be competing for the first time since August when he defeated Robbie Lawler by decision. The welterweight contender has won three in a row.

Chiesa (17-4) hasn’t fought since last January when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. The former TUF winner has also won three straight.

You can check out the new poster below.

Line-up for UFC Fight Island 8

Here is the complete card for the January 20th, UFC Fight Island 8 event, which will take place in Abu Dhabi (line-up via MMA Junkie).

Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny
Warlley Alves vs. Mounir Lazzez
Vinicius Moreira vs. Ike Villanueva
Viviane Araujo vs. Roxanne Modafferi
Lerone Murphy vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade
Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera
Zarrukh Adashev vs. Su Mudaerji
Dalcha Lungiambula vs. Markus Perez
Francisco Figueredo vs. Jerome Rivera
Mike Davis vs. Mason Jones
Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell
Manon Fiorot vs. Victoria Leonardo

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